The Horse: Through Fifty Centuries Of Civilization
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Anthony Dent
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the profound influence of the horse across five millennia of human civilization. It presents a detailed narrative of the equine's role in warfare, agriculture, transportation, and sport, illustrating its indispensable contribution to societal development and cultural evolution. The work uncovers the intricate relationship between humans and horses, from ancient domestication to their enduring symbolic presence in art and literature. Readers will find an authoritative and engaging examination of how these magnificent creatures shaped the course of history and continue to captivate the human imagination.
Author: Anthony Dent
Binding: Hardback
Published: Phaidon, 1974
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This comprehensive historical account chronicles the profound influence of the horse across five millennia of human civilization. It presents a detailed narrative of the equine's role in warfare, agriculture, transportation, and sport, illustrating its indispensable contribution to societal development and cultural evolution. The work uncovers the intricate relationship between humans and horses, from ancient domestication to their enduring symbolic presence in art and literature. Readers will find an authoritative and engaging examination of how these magnificent creatures shaped the course of history and continue to captivate the human imagination.